antiquarian
World History
(noun)
An aficionado or student of antiquities or things of the past; or relating to such interests.
Art History
(noun)
A collector, student, or expert of antiquities or antiques.
Examples of antiquarian in the following topics:
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Gothic Architecture and Sculpture
- The Gothic Revival was supported by medievalism, which had its roots in antiquarian concerns of survivals (practices that continue from earlier times) and curiosities (unique or unusual objects).
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Beatus Manuscripts
- Considered together, the Beatus codices are among the most important Spanish and Mozarabic medieval manuscripts, and have been the subject of extensive scholarly and antiquarian enquiry.
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Archaeology
- Archaeology developed out of antiquarianism in Europe during the 19th century, and has since become a discipline practiced across the world.
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The Gothic Revival
- The Gothic Revival was supported by medievalism, which had its roots in antiquarian concerns of survivals (practices that continue from earlier times) and curiosities (unique or unusual objects).
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Illustrated Books in the Early Middle Ages
- Considered together, the Beatus codices are among the most important Spanish and Mozarabic medieval manuscripts, and have been the subject of extensive scholarly and antiquarian inquiry.
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Culture Under the Song Dynasty
- People attended social clubs in large numbers; there were tea clubs, exotic food clubs, antiquarian and art collectors' clubs, horse-loving clubs, poetry clubs, and music clubs.